Good evening….

You can get ready for the start of spring with a free music concert in Salem on Saturday.

David Helfand, a Eugene musician and recording artist, is scheduled to perform with his band, the Majestic Ensemble, at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18.

The show is free and will be in Loucks Auditorium at the Salem Public Library.

“We are celebrating the return of spring and the returning of the light. We perform lush, vibrant original instrumental music along with fiery Irish jigs,” Helfand writes.

This video gives you a sense of what you might hear or you can learn more about Helfand on his website.

The official first day of spring, by the way, is Monday, March 20.

And in other Salem news….

Now, for local news from your professional team at Salem Reporter:

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SAIF leader gets $200,000 bonus as board catches up to industry rates

After a national salary review, the board of SAIF Corp. voted to give its president a pay raise and a bonus to put him closer to industry averages.

15 Mar 2023

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SAIF leader gets $200,000 bonus as board catches up to industry rates

After a national salary review, the board of SAIF Corp. voted to give its president a pay raise and a bonus to put him closer to industry averages.

15 Mar 2023

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FROM CC:M | Jessica Peterson leads Enlightened Theatrics as productions resume

Jessica Peterson, a Salem native, wants to use music as a bridge. In an interview with Capital Community Media, she explains her life story and her role at Enlightened Theatrics.…

15 Mar 2023

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FROM CC:M | Jessica Peterson leads Enlightened Theatrics as productions resume

Jessica Peterson, a Salem native, wants to use music as a bridge. In an interview with Capital Community Media, she explains her life story and her role at Enlightened Theatrics.…

15 Mar 2023

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Secretary of State report finds pay inequities persist in state pay despite equity law, raises

AT THE CAPITOL: Auditors found that white people in Oregon benefited more than people of color from pay raises aimed at reducing gaps

14 Mar 2023

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Secretary of State report finds pay inequities persist in state pay despite equity law, raises

AT THE CAPITOL: Auditors found that white people in Oregon benefited more than people of color from pay raises aimed at reducing gaps

14 Mar 2023

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Salem student helps cook up crab fritters, mousse dome, taking state culinary title

With just an hour, high school students from around Oregon went to work Monday to cook up a first-class meal. They competed in Salem under the watchful eye of professionals…

14 Mar 2023

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Salem student helps cook up crab fritters, mousse dome, taking state culinary title

With just an hour, high school students from around Oregon went to work Monday to cook up a first-class meal. They competed in Salem under the watchful eye of professionals…

14 Mar 2023

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